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Regional Symposium on Sustaining Small-Scale Vegetable Production and Marketing Systems for Food and Nutrition Security

SEAVEG 2014: Families, Farms, Food

25-28 February 2014Centara Grand at Central Plaza LadpraoBangkok, Thailand

Hosted by: • AVRDC–TheWorldVegetableCenter• DepartmentofAgriculture,Thailand• KasetsartUniversity• FoodandAgricultureOrganizationoftheUnitedNations• HorticulturalScienceSocietyofThailand• VegetableScienceInternationalNetwork• ASEAN-AVRDCRegionalNetworkforVegetableResearchandDevelopment

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InvitationIn January 2012, a successful SEAVEG Regional Symposium was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, which gave an important stimulus to the regional vegetable industry, particularly in Thailand. More than 220 participants of 24 countries attended this important event, harnessing the great and rare opportunity to share their views and expertise by looking deeply into various aspects of vegetable production, supply and demand in the region, with particular emphasis on cross-sectoral issues.

The General Assembly of the United Nations has declared the year 2014 as the “International Year of Family Farming”, recognizing the important contribution that family farming and smallholder farming can play in providing food and nutrition security and eradicating poverty in the attainment of the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals.

In this context, affirming that family farming and smallholder farming are an important basis for sustainable food production aimed at achieving food and nutrition security, Thailand’s Department of Agriculture (DOA) together with AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Kasetsart University (KU), the Horticultural Science Society of Thailand (HSST), the Vegetable Science International Network (VEGINET) and ASEAN-AVRDC Regional Network on Vegetable Research and Development (AARNET) have agreed to convene the Regional Symposium “SEAVEG 2014: Families, Farms, Food - Sustaining Small-Scale Vegetable Production and Marketing Systems for Food and Nutrition Security” from 25 to 28 February 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Personally, it is my pleasure to acknowledge the valuable efforts and contributions of our colleagues from the organizing institutions, namely AVRDC, FAO, KU, HSST, VEGINET and AARNET in organizing this event and to recognize the financial contribution from various business companies to make SEAVEG 2014 possible.

On behalf of the SEAVEG 2014 National Organizing Committee, I warmly invite representatives from academic and research institutions, the farming, civil society and private business sectors as well as from government and non-government organizations to attend this important symposium and share their knowledge, thoughts and ideas to further sustainably advance the vegetable sector in the region.

Looking forward to welcome you to Thailand!

Dumrong Jirasutat

Director General of the Department of Agriculture

Chairman, SEAVEG 2014 National Organizing Committee

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Regional Symposium SEAVEG 2014: Families, Farm, Food

MessageVegetables are the major component of horticulture which is recognized as the second line of defense with cereals in the front line of the global food domain. Asia is endowed with favorable natural environ-ments and climate to grow quality vegetables to meet domestic and international requirements. The higher production and market value of vegetables have been well acknowledged and Asia has been recognized as one of the major producers in the world. During the SEAVEG 2012 meeting, we had com-mitted to act together to make Asia as the largest producer of vegetables to feed not only Asia but also to export to other regions of the world. The commodity of vegetables has identified itself as a cash crop to benefit growers, a good product for marketing and a healthy food for consumers.

The timely birth of SEAVEG for the betterment of the vegetable industry in the region has given promising hope for improved policies, technological research and development, infrastructure growth, efficient market networks and supply chains, and other necessary advancements in the interest of both producers and consumers. The upcoming regional symposium SEAVEG 2014 offers an opportunity for the organizers and participants to look deeply into various aspects of the vegetable value chain and related industries and identify the areas of opportunity, bottlenecks and to suggest solutions.

We welcome participants from scientific and research institutions with innovative ideas, progressive farmers with new practices followed by higher production, industries with new tools, techniques and investment, and policy makers with vision to enrich this gathering by sharing their knowledge and ideas. Moreover, the topics small-scale farming, family farming, urban and peri-urban vegetable production will provide additional value to this symposium.

It is the right opportunity for me to acknowledge the valuable efforts and contribution of the organizing institutions, namely DOA, AARNET, AVRDC, VEGINET and HSST, giving birth to SEAVEG which has started walking with the promise to serve the vegetable industry of the region. Further, the support of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Kasetsart University has strengthened this organization and event.

On behalf of SEAVEG 2014, we look forward to the pleasure of meeting you during this important event.

Dr. Prem Nath

Chairman, SEAVEG 2014 Coordination Committee


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Call for PapersSEAVEG 2014: Families, Farms, Food aims to bring together a wide range of expertise related to the vegetable sector. Through an assessment of the regional vegetable production value chain, it is hoped that representatives from agricultural and environmental agencies, universities, policymakers, farmers, consumers, and producer groups will develop sound recommendations to improve small-scale horticul-ture and strengthen the region’s vegetable sector as the climate changes.

The member states of ASEAN are expected to benefit from a regional approach to improving small-scale farming systems. Economically, an emphasis on supporting small-scale farms will put ASEAN in a much stronger position in international trade due to improved quality and quantity of vegetable produce and better adherence to internationally accepted phytosanitary standards and quality assurance schemes, such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). Improved resilience to the negative effects of climate change will enable the ASEAN vegetable industry to lessen the impact of natural calamities and disasters. Lastly, sustainable use and recycling of production inputs will help minimize the vegetable industry’s impact on the diminishing natural resources of the region.

Theme Areas and SessionsThe symposium is divided into five technical sessions to review small-scale vegetable farming, process-ing and marketing, to encourage improvement in the sustainability of vegetable production, promotion of vegetable consumption for better nutrition and health, to examine policy and development aspects, to attract industry profitability and competitiveness, and to enhance the performance of the vegetable industry in Southeast Asia.

Session 1: Small-scale Farming SystemsTopics include small holdings and farming status, contribution of farm families in food production, mea-sures to improve small-scale farming systems as well as home, school and other public facility gardens.

Session 2: From Seed to HarvestTopics include germplasm, breeding, seed and plant health, integrated crop management with a focus on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), low-input / organic vegetable production, and ASEAN indigenous vegetables.

Session 3: From Harvest to TableTopics include vegetable postharvest technologies, postharvest loss prevention, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), cold chain management, vegetable economics and marketing, supply chain model simulation, food safety, health and nutrition aspects of vegetables, food consumption and nutrition in the 21st century, and measures to improve the role of vegetables in nutrition.

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Session 4: Cross-sectoral IssuesTopics include contributions of vegetable research and development to addressing cross-sectoral issues such as climate change, gender equity, ecological sanitation, urban and regional planning, urban and peri-urban horticulture, disaster risk management and microfinancing.

Session 5: Enabling PoliciesTopics will examine present policies and programs in the sector and suggest changes related to issues mentioned in sessions 1 to 4.

SEAVEG 2014 Committees

Coordination Committee Chair: Prem Nath (VEGINET) Vice Chair: Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes (AVRDC) Members: Hiroyuki Konuma (FAO) Robert J. Holmer (AVRDC) Suwit Chaikiattiyos (DOA) Grisana Linwattana (DOA) Poonpipope Kasemsap (KU) Kanokrat Sittipoch (HSST) Philip Chew Hong (AARNET)

National Organizing Committee Chair: Dumrong Jirasutat (DOA) Vice Chair: Suwit Chaikiattiyos (DOA) Members: Derake Tonpayom (DOA) Grisana Linwattana (DOA) Peyanoot Naka (DOA) Poonpipope Kasemsap (KU) Virach Chantrasmi (HSST) Kanokrat Sittipoch (HSST) Robert Holmer (AVRDC) Subash Dasgupta (FAO)


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Scientific Committee Chair: Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes (AVRDC) Vice Chair: Poonpipope Kasemsap (KU) Members: Subash Dasgupta (FAO) Om P. Dutta (VEGINET) Saichol Ketsa (KU) Suwit Chaikiattiyos (DOA) Grisana Linwattana (DOA) Suraphong Kosiyachinda (HSST) Virach Chantrasmi (HSST) Technical subcommittee: Mohamad Roff Mohd. Noor (Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute) Robert de la Peña (East West Seed Company, Thailand) Visith Chavasit (Mahidol University) Christian Genova II (AVRDC) Gek Hoon Khoo (Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority, Singapore)

Symposium information

Date and venueThe Regional Symposium “SEAVEG 2014: Families, Farm and Food” will be held from 25 to 28 February 2014 at the

Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao 1695 Phaholyothin Road,Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, ThailandPhone: +66 (0) 2541 1234Fax: +66 (0) 2541 1087Email: [email protected]

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FacilitiesThe symposium secretariat will be set up near the main conference room to facilitate and assist del-egates and participants during the symposium.

AccommodationParticipants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. The costs for accommodation are not covered by the registration fee.

The SEAVEG 2014 Organizing Committee has reserved a number of rooms at the Centara Grand Hotel at Central Plaza Ladprao at a discounted rate. Please mention “SEAVEG 2014” when making your room reservation.

Some other hotels close to the venue are shown below, which you may contact for further details. How-ever, you may also search for other appropriate accommodation using corresponding internet websites.

• Maruay Garden Hotel Address: 1 Phaholyothin Road, Senanikhom, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand Phone: +66 (0) 25610510 - 47 E - mail: [email protected]

• Iyarin Hotel Tuk Chang Address: Tower A Elephant Tower, Bangkok Thailand 10900 Phone: +66 (0) 29374111 E - mail: [email protected]

• KU Home Address: Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Phone: +66 (0) 25790010-5 E-Mail: [email protected]

• Recoftc Hotel Address: Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Phone: +66 (0) 29405700 E-Mail: [email protected]

Language The official language of the symposium is English. No translation will be available during the symposium.


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Symposium registrationRegistration is required to attend all scientific sessions. Please register online through the symposium website http://www.seaveg2014.com.

Important datesFirst announcement: 14 December 2012 Second announcement: 15 May 2013 Third announcement: 15 July 2013

Deadline for submission of abstracts: 31 August 2013 Notification of acceptance: 31 October 2013 Submission of full papers: 15 December 2013 Deadline of payment for registration: 15 December 2013

Registration feesRegistration fees will cover a conference bag with book of abstracts, access to all plenary and poster sessions and parallel working groups, coffee/tea breaks and lunches. • US$ 50 (or THB 1,500) for students • US$ 100 (or THB 3,000) for residents of ASEAN member states and members of the organizing institutions • US$ 200 (or THB 6,000) for residents from non-ASEAN member states

For accompanying person a registration fee of US$ 50 will be charged. The fee includes admission to the opening and closing ceremonies as well as the welcome dinner. The accompanying person will not have access to the scientific sessions.

Payment options1. Online payment: Upon request, the organizers will send an invoice to your e-mail address and payment

can be made via AVRDC’s PayPal account using a credit card (Visa, Master card, or American Express). You do not need a PayPal account to use your credit card for this purpose.

2. Bank draft/check: Account details are provided in page 9. 3. On-site registration at the start of the symposium may also be done with an additional amount of US$

20 or THB 600, bringing the total registration fee to US$ 70 or THB 2,100 for students, US$ 120 or THB 3,600 for residents of ASEAN member states as well as members from the organizing institutions, and US$ 220 or THB 6,600 for residents from non-ASEAN member states.

Please note that registration forms received without payment do not constitute registration. Upon accep-tance of registration and payment of fee, all conference materials will be made available to the participant on arrival.

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Account details Bank Name: The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company LimitedBank Address: Ratchadamnoen - Nok Avenue Bangkok 10200, ThailandBranch: United Nations branch

US$ Account :Account Name: AVRDC-ARCAccount type: US$ Saving AccountAccount No. : 004-200020-3-840Swift code: SICOTHBK

THB Account :Account Name: AVRDC-ARC / BTAccount type: Current AccountAccount No. : 004-304-6162Swift code: SICOTHBK

Financial supportThe organizing committee does not have funds available to offer for travel assistance and accommoda-tion. However, it may be possible to grant partial support for a limited number of participants from de-veloping countries. The decision on granting assistance will be done by the SEAVEG 2014 Coordination Committee depending on the availability of sponsorship funds and the scientific merit of the abstract.

Guidelines for paper and poster submissionAll abstracts must be written in English using Microsoft Word (*.doc) and (*.docx). Author guidelines and templates for abstracts can be downloaded from http://www.seaveg2014.com.

Visual aidsComputers and LCD projectors will be available to assist the speakers for their oral presentation.

ExcursionFor an additional fee of US$ 30 or THB 900 to be paid at the registration desk, an excursion will be ar-ranged for interested participants on 28 February 2014. The excursion fee covers transportation, lunch and corresponding entrance fees. Persons who are interested in joining the excursion, kindly tick the corresponding option on the registration form.


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Sponsorship packages Sponsorship is being sought from public and private donors to enable more participants to attend this symposium. The following sponsor packages are available:

Premium Sponsor Package US$ 10,000

• Sponsorship of a keynote speaker• Sponsorship of two participants from Southeast or South Asia or one participant from Africa, Pa-

cific Islands or Latin America• Acknowledgement in symposium proceedings• Display of company/organization logo in the workshop hall and on screen prior to, and during discussion after each scientific session • Display booth during the symposium• Inclusion of company/organization brochures in symposium kits• Three complementary delegate registrations

Gold Sponsor Package US$ 5,000

• Sponsorship of a keynote speaker• Sponsorship of one participant from Southeast Asia or South Asia • Acknowledgement in symposium proceedings• Display of company/organization logo in the workshop hall and on screen prior to, and during discussion after each scientific session • Display booth during the symposium• Inclusion of company/organization brochures in symposium kits• Two complementary delegate registrations

Silver Sponsor Package US$ 2,500

• Sponsorship of one participant from Southeast Asia or South Asia• Acknowledgement in symposium proceedings• Display of company/organization logo in the workshop hall• Inclusion of company/organization brochures in symposium kits• One complementary delegate registration

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Bronze Sponsor Package US$ 1,000

• Sponsorship of one participant from Thailand• Acknowledgement in symposium proceedings• Display of company/organization logo in the workshop hall• Inclusion of company/organization brochures in symposium kits

If you are interested in sponsoring the Regional Symposium, please contact the workshop organizers at [email protected].

Tentative Program

Date / TimeVenue/Activities

Grand Ballroom Breakout groups1st Day (25 February 2014)

07.00 - 09.00 Registration09.00 - 10.00 Opening Ceremony10.00 - 10.30 Group photo10.30 - 12.30 Keynote Papers12.30 - 13.30 Lunch13.30 - 14.30 Opening of Poster Session14.30 - 17.30 Session 1 Session 2 - 5

18.30 Symposium Banquet2nd Day (26 February 2014)

08.30 - 12.30 Session 1 Session 2 - 5 12.30 - 13.30 Lunch13.30 - 18.00 Session 1 Session 2 - 5

3rd Day (27 February 2014)08.30 - 12.30 Session 1 Session 2 - 512.30 - 13.30 Lunch13.30 - 16.00 Synthesis and Way Forward

16.00 Closing Ceremony4th Day (28 February 2014)

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General information

Thailand Thailand is located in Southeast Asia, bordered with Myanmar and Laos in the north, Laos and Cambodia in the northeast and the east, and Malaysia in the south. It covers an area of 513,000 km2, stretching 1,650 km from north to south and 800 km across from east to west. The population is approximately 67 million.

BangkokBangkok is the capital and the most populous city of Thailand. It is known in Thai as KrungThep or “City of Angels”. The city occupies 1,600 km2 in the Chao Phraya River delta in Central Thailand, and has a population of over eight million, or 13% of the country’s population.

Climate Bangkok’s climate is influenced by the South Asian monsoon system. It experiences hot, rainy and cool seasons, although temperatures are fairly hot year-round, ranging from an average low of 21 °C in December to an average high of 35 °C in April. The rainy season begins with the arrival of the southwest monsoon around mid-May. September is the wettest month, with an average rain fall of 344 mm. The rainy season lasts until October, when the dry and cool northeast monsoon takes over until February. The hot season is generally dry, but also sees occasional summer storms.

Language Thai is the national language. However, many people can understand and speak English.

Money exchange Money exchange counters are available at airports, banks and hotels. Thai Baht can be withdrawn from ATM machines. The exchange rate at present is approximately THB 30 to US$ 1.

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Passport and visaVisitors to Thailand must be in possession of a valid national passport or other internationally recog-nized travel documents. Citizens from most countries of the world can enter Thailand as tourists for up to 15 days without a visa. Those wishing to stay longer than 15 days should obtain visas from Thai embassies or consulate offices in their own countries or countries nearest them. However, please check with the Thai Embassy or Thai Consulate in your country to be sure whether or not a visa is required to enter Thailand before your departure. You may also check requirement for visas on the internet.

Health regulation No vaccinations are required unless a visitor is coming from countries where yellow fever is prevalent. Please check with the health authorities of your country for further details.

Contact SEAVEG 2014 Secretariat c/o AVRDC - The World Vegetable CenterEast and Southeast AsiaP.O. Box 1010 (Kasetsart), Bangkok 10903, Thailand Email: [email protected]

For more information and regular updates, please visit: www.seaveg2014.com

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